Software Engineer Interview Experience - New York, New York
February 1, 2023
Neutral ExperienceNo Offer
Process
Initial invite to a coding challenge after applying for the job.
You can expect standard mid-level questions that you typically see on sites like LeetCode.
There are 90 minutes for two questions. This shouldn't be too hard to handle.
Questions
DS and algorithms questions like arrays, hash maps, etc.
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 3 interview experiences for the Coursera Software Engineer role in New York, New York.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Coursera's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in New York, New York is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral67%
Negative33%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Coursera's Software Engineer interview process in New York, New York.
Coursera Work Experiences
4.0
Good Salary, No Problems
Software Engineer • Former Employee
New York, New York, United States
June 8, 2021
Pros: The salary is very good, according to the effort.
Cons: There are no cons or problems.
5.0
Love the 7 leadership principles
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
August 28, 2025
Pros: Drive customer value relentlessly.
Invent the future of learning every day.
Obsess over metrics that matter.
Decide, move, and learn fast.
Cons: The ruthlessly in simplify sounds a bit weird.
4.0
My experience at Coursera
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Varna, Bulgaria
January 6, 2025
Pros: - Flexible working hours and emphasis on personal well-being.
- Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off.
- Competitive salary with raises, bonuses, and equity options.
- Mission-driven work contributing to global education access.
Cons: - Managing and maintaining a significant amount of legacy code.
- Frequent team changes due to organizational restructuring.
- 4.0Good Salary, No ProblemsSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeNew York, New York, United StatesJune 8, 2021Pros: The salary is very good, according to the effort.Cons: There are no cons or problems.
- 5.0Love the 7 leadership principlesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeToronto, Ontario, CanadaAugust 28, 2025Pros: Drive customer value relentlessly. Invent the future of learning every day. Obsess over metrics that matter. Decide, move, and learn fast.Cons: The ruthlessly in simplify sounds a bit weird.
- 4.0My experience at CourseraSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeVarna, BulgariaJanuary 6, 2025Pros: - Flexible working hours and emphasis on personal well-being. - Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. - Competitive salary with raises, bonuses, and equity options. - Mission-driven work contributing to global education access.Cons: - Managing and maintaining a significant amount of legacy code. - Frequent team changes due to organizational restructuring.
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